Agriculture the most promising market for drones USA TODAY PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Idaho farmer Robert Blair isn't waiting around for federal aviation officials to work out rules for drones. He and a friend built their own, outfitting it with cameras and using it to monitor his 1,500 acres. Under 10 pounds and 5 feet ... | |
15000 Obamacare signups didn't transmit, improvement seen -US Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Around 15,000 enrollment forms filled out by people applying for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act were not transmitted properly to insurers, but the error rate has plunged in recent weeks, the government said on ... | |
Portland's port issues remain after union jobs dispute ends The Seattle Times Hanjin Shipping has threatened to leave Portland due to increased terminal charges and reduced productivity, a result of recent union action to win jobs, says the port's operator. By STEVEN DUBOIS. The Associated Press ... | |
Supreme Court to decide whether employees can sue over 401(k) losses Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday that it would decide whether employees who suffer big losses in retirement accounts can sue their company if it encouraged them to invest in the company's shaky stock. The justices will try to clarify who ... | |
Now Top US Diplomat, Kerry Returns to Vietnam ABC News Forty-four years after first setting foot in Vietnam as a young naval officer, John Kerry has returned once more, this time as America's top diplomat. Making his 14th trip to the southeast Asian nation since the end of the war that profoundly influenced his political ... | |
Drive to Mine Uranium in Va. Comes to Quiet Pause ABC News A company is suspending its campaign to mine one of the world's largest known deposits of uranium ore in Virginia, concluding that Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe's opposition presents a significant challenge over the next four years. Virginia Uranium Inc. said it ... | |
China bans shellfish imports from US West Coast Seattle Post Intelligencer SEATTLE (AP) — China has suspended imports of shellfish from the U.S. West Coast, cutting off one of the biggest export markets for Northwest companies and prompting fears of a months-long shutdown. The Chinese government imposed the ban after ... | |
Man survives NY subway by diving between tracks Wall Street Journal NEW YORK — New Yorkers witnessed a hair-raising subway scene this weekend: a man who'd fallen onto the tracks, screaming as he reached out for help — with a train rolling toward him. But police say Ralph Mercado escaped death Saturday by diving ... | |
Qualcomm Picks Insider as New Chief Executive New York Times SAN FRANCISCO — Qualcomm, the wireless technology company that is one of the largest chip makers in the world, said on Friday that its chief operating officer, Steven M. Mollenkopf, would become its new chief executive. Enlarge This Image ... | |
Errors Continue to Plague Government Health Site Wall Street Journal Insurers and federal officials sifting through insurance applications under the health-care law have identified a raft of errors, including missing customers and inaccurate eligibility determinations that mean people may be enrolled in the wrong coverage. | |
Kerry Revives Asian Focus With Trip From Hanoi to Manila (1) Businessweek U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will emphasize the American presence in Southeast Asia in visits to Vietnam and the Philippines after President Barack Obama's absence from a summit in October ceded the spotlight to China. Obama skipped the ... | |
Barra At GM: Good For Detroit Automakers, Or Too Little Too Late? Forbes Barra, 51, is the fifth person to run GM in the past four years, and her appointment is the first time since 2009 that someone who came up in the ranks will be running the company. GM was relatively quiet on this first-ever nod. It didn't trot Barra around to the ... | |
Dollar Rises to Five-Year High Versus Yen on Taper Speculation Bloomberg The dollar rose to the highest level against the yen in five years as signs of faster U.S. economic growth added to speculation the Federal Reserve may trim its $85 billion of monthly asset purchases at a meeting next week. The U.S. currency advanced Dec. | |
Possible heir apparent emerges at Coke after company shakeup Reuters Dec 13 (Reuters) - The surprise departure of a potential Coca-Cola Co chief executive has put the global chief customer officer in contention to eventually succeed CEO Muhtar Kent. The world's largest beverage company said on Thursday that Steve ... | |
Simon to Spin Off Strip Centers, Small Malls Into REIT Bloomberg Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG), the largest U.S. mall owner, plans to spin off its strip-center business and smaller enclosed malls into a new real estate investment trust. The shares gained the most in two years. The new company, referred to as SpinCo, will ... | |
End of Year Shapes up to Be Prime Car-Buying Time ABC News If the spirit of giving — or of treating yourself — has inspired you to buy a car this holiday season, you're in luck. Many local auto dealerships are overflowing with sedans, trucks and SUVs, so there are deals to be had. Most dealers have abundant supplies of ... | |
21 workers killed in gas blast at Chinese mine Washington Post BEIJING — A gas explosion at a coal mine in western China has killed 21 workers, an official said Saturday. The miners were earlier reported trapped by the blast in Xinjiang region's Changji prefecture early Friday. Twelve others escaped the explosion. | |
Oregon creates temporary insurance plan for sick Houston Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials announced a series of changes late Friday in hopes of giving some people more time to sign up for insurance through the state's health insurance exchange. With its online enrollment system not fully working, ... | |
Inside The $7.85 Million Las Vegas Home You Can Buy With Bitcoin Houston Chronicle Despite Bitcoin's pronounced volatility, a Las Vegas realtor will readily accept the cryptocurreny as payment for an expansive 25,000 square foot Las Vegas estate. The house can be yours for a mere $7.85 million, or 8,991 Bitcoins (at the time of this writing). | |
Utah insurers still struggling with Obamacare delays Salt Lake Tribune The Obama administration has fixed the front end of its online health insurance marketplace, improving the shopping experience for consumers. But the back end of healthcare.gov is still dysfunctional, say Utah insurers, who fear application errors and a ... | |
Newtown plans quiet anniversary of school shooting News On 6 Twinkling lights, decorated trees and bustling campgrounds. Those are signs of the Christmas season in Campbellsville, Ky., where the Amazon.com distribution center recruits an armada of RV owners as seasonal...More >>. Twinkling lights, decorated trees ... | |
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